8 Douglas Road, Essex, VT 05452

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 4,412 sqft

Property Description

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this exceptional property! Set on over 4 acres off a paved, dead-end town road, you’ll feel tucked away in your own private haven while still being just minutes to stores, restaurants, theaters, & more! This home has been lovingly cared for! Quality constructed for its time, it was engineered- including framed 6-inch walls & other above average construction standards. Owned & loved by the same family for 50 years, it has seen thoughtful updating, renovations, & well-crafted additions over time. The newer family-room addition which the family calls the "Adirondack Room" may become your favorite space: It features a vaulted ceiling, warm custom woodwork throughout w/ much attention to details, & a cozy gas fireplace stove. Other homes features include beautiful hardwood & softwood flooring throughout the spacious dining, living, library & family rooms, large windows to enjoy the wooded & open yards, quality trim, a walk-up attic, acoustic ceiling tiles, custom built cherry bookcase, an eat-in kitchen counter, spacious walk-in closet with cedar cabinet in the primary bedroom, and a large living room probably big enough for that piano you need room for. The walk-out lower level was completed w/ thoughtful planning & workmanship including storage rooms, large windows, upgraded trim, & easy-care ceramic tile flooring: Features on this level include a large family/recreation room, 2 workshop or studio rooms, office, laundry room, bath, craft room with sink, storage rooms, and more! With its layout, first floor access, & 3rd garage bay, this level is ideal for your workshop, in-home business, & hobbies! Outdoors, you’ll find mature blueberry bushes, perennial beds, room for gardening, maple trees, a small barn for storage, & even a small sugarhouse the family used for sugaring. All this in a wonderful and convenient location!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

August 5, 2026

Data Last Updated:

August 5, 2026 at 11:57PM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX North Professionals : 802-655-3333

Listing Agent:

Linda W St. Amour : : Lstamour@gmavt.net

MLS ID:

5103469

Interior

• General: Central VacuumGas FireplaceHearthPrimary BR w/ BAIndoor StorageVaulted CeilingWalk-in ClosetWood Stove Hook-upWalkup Attic
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowaveElectric RangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Basement: FinishedFullWalkout
• Flooring: Ceramic TileHardwoodSoftwood
• A/C: None
• Heating: Baseboard
• Disability Feature: 1st Floor Full Bathroom1st Floor Hrd Surfce FlrHard Surface FlooringOne-Level Home

Exterior

• General: OutbuildingCovered PorchShedStorage
• Style: Ranch

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt Shingle
• General: Wood FrameCedar ExteriorShake SidingPoured Concrete

Location

• Road/Access: Cul-de-SacPavedPublic
• School District: Essex School District
• County: Chittenden

Lot

• Driveway: Paved
• Zoning: Residential

Utilities

• Utilities: Underground Utilities
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Leach Field at GradeOn-Site Septic Exists